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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 464.97 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 464.97 and 173.31 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 464.97 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/464.97 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 464.97 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 80,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,583.95/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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